Held under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Chairman of Dubai Airports, Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline and Group

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Through the solid support from both government and private sectors, the 20th edition of Airport Show will continue to offer our airport development teams and colleagues around the region an invaluable opportunity to view the latest global technologies, meet aviation experts from around the world and share ideas, best practices and create new opportunities for our industry to collaborate.

The 2020 Airport Show features two co-located events; the third edition of both Airport Security Middle East and ATC Forum . These three events combine to create the ideal platform for the Middle East, Africa and South Asia’s aviation authorities, companies and individuals to come together and collaborate to improve global aviation.

The inaugural Smart Airports conference will bring together the most influential innovations that are shaping the design, features and day-to-day operations of the modern airport. View the Agenda

ATC Forum will feature a high-level conference, providing a crucial networking and knowledge sharing opportunity for industry professionals delivering a safe and efficient air transport system today and in the future. View the Agenda

The Airport Security Middle East will also play an important role in examining regional challenges with regards to airport security, information sharing, digital protection, risk management, screening and technologies of the future. View the Agenda

Women in Aviation

Supporting the UAE's vision to empower women across the workforce

Empowering women in highly skilled roles is a major initiative of the respective GCC governments and a key element of their economic diversification strategy for a more inclusive and sustainable society.

MEA Aviation Summit

CAPA Middle East and Africa Aviation Summit

The CAPA Middle East and Africa Aviation Summit will examine key commercial and operational issues affecting airlines and airports in Africa and the Middle East, focusing on both key domestic markets and growth prospects in key international markets.

With an expected delegation of 250 senior executives from airlines, airports and industry suppliers, the summit forms part of CAPA’s existing suite of global aviation events held throughout the world, including in Europe, Asia, the Americas and Australasia.

At the Summit, CAPA will challenge leaders of the Middle East and African aviation industry to reflect on what is needed to drive the industry forward, using examples of innovation in outside markets as a benchmark to follow.

Smart Airports is a new theme that will bring together the most influential innovations that are shaping the design, features and day-to-day operations of the modern airport. Exhibitors who have breakthrough technologies will be highlighted on the show floor, a new Smart Airports Conference will take place on day 1 of GALF and the new Innovation Hub will present a selection of innovators from across the globe who will be showcasing their breakthrough technologies set to shape the future airport experience.

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